i adore my california craftsman bungalow style home — its sloped, open beamed white ceilings are a big part of what sold me. but sometimes, i miss the grandeur of the really tall ceilings you could find in san francisco victorians or a brooklyn brownstone — tall and usually not without those incredibly ornate crown moldings. these spaces fit that bill — beautiful sky-high ceilings and very often accented with a bold choice of paint on their walls to accentuate those killer moldings. plus, these taller rooms allow for some statement-making pendant lighting, and those pretty ceiling medallions. you can fake that look — faux medallions abound so go ahead and add a great light fixture and get the look — fake it ’til you make it to your very own sky-high ceilings.
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Omg the molding on the ceiling is to die for!! I love it so much.
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Nice. Thanks for posting, welcome distraction!
Everthing is so beautiful!! I can’t even handle it hahah I’m so inspired here, thank you for that!
Even if I don’t like high ceilings these are absolutely great.
I love the faux medallions, we have one in the bathroom.
Many Greatings Kathrin